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Financing Your First Home

Home Buying Basics

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First-Time Home Buyers – You’ve Got Help: A MoneyTips Guide
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What Is a Mortgage? A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
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Gift Money for Down Payments: How Can I Properly Use It?
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How To Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
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Credit Scores Affects on Mortgage Rates

Home Approvals

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10 Tips for After You’re Preapproved for a Mortgage
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Mortgage Preapproval vs. Prequalification

Home Affordability

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How Much House Can I Afford?
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Can I Get a Mortgage With No Closing Costs?
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Can You Back Out of Buying a House?
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First-Time Buyer Costs to Include in Your Budget

Industry Insights

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Who To Get a Mortgage Through: Finding the Best Lender for You
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7 Tips for Paying Down Debt
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7 Steps To Your Financial Independence Day
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2 Mortgage Refinance Options For Those Without Income
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First-Time Buyers Should Avoid Common Mortgage Mistakes
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How To Boost Your Credit Score Fast
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4 Reasons Not To Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
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Property Taxes Make Qualifying Difficult For Some Borrowers
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4 Reasons Borrowers Lose Pre-Approval Status
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4 Mortgage Deals That Help Homeowners Save
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3 Mortgage Myths Homebuyers Should Not Believe
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